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with a $15,000 bond to be held by the City for damaged roadway repair. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance #4 Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if any Council Members have received feedback from the public at this time. e Council Member Broussard Vickers asked that the Council Members draw.their comments together and set a date for an additional meeting to review the Ordinance in greater detail. She stated there may be a need for attention to the definitions within the Ordinance. Council Member Nelson asked if comments and suggestions should be brought to the Planning Commission or to staff. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked that all comments be brought to staff. She noted all changes within Ordinance #4 were brought about based on complaints to the City. Hunter's Crossing — Discussion - Special Assessments Council Member Broussard Vickers asked how the City was responsible for assessing sanitary sewer and water services. Mr. Hoeft stated the linear assessment is not effective for this development and the pro rata approach may serve the residents more effectively. He stated he had no problem with the methodology used for the proposed assessments but if the dollar amount exceeds the benefit to the property, it would need to be reviewed. Mr. Hoeft explained that if the assessments were not collected in whole from property owners the City would be responsible for the difference. Council Member Nelson asked who would be responsible for appraising the benefit to each property. Mr. Hoeft stated residents could have an appraiser look at the lot to determine the benefit to the property and the City would retain an appraiser to do the same. Mr. Vanderbeke asked how a portion of an assessment could be deferred until a lot was subdivided. Mr. Hoeft explained that if a resident requested a deferred assessment, the Council could set a date for expiration. He stated the deferred portion would continue to gain interest but would lessen the financial strain of the present assessment. Council Member Broussard Vickers inquired regarding the cost to connect to the City sewer and water. Mr. Peterson stated the fee to connect would be roughly $2,000 to $2,500 with additional funding needed to cap any wells on site. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if one stub would serve a lot that would be subdivided into several lots. Mr. Peterson stated additional stubs would need to be added in the future if the lot were to be subdivided. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if the residents had to hook up to City water and sewer. Mr. Hoeft stated that all wells and septic sites become a pre - 6